According to verified records, over 300, 000 guests from all works of life including foreign tourists showed up for the official Lagos countdown, led by the governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. The fireworks went off at exactly midnight illuminating the skies at the Eko Atlantic City venue.

Governor Ambode in his new year address felicitated with Lagosians on making it into the new year and committed to continue the good works of his government. He also pledged to complete all ongoing projects before the expiration of his administration come May 2019.